clasp

About 1.18 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together, such as a fastener or a holder.

   I always have a hard time working the clasp on this necklace!

2. noun A bar or insignia on a medal ribbon, to either indicate an additional award of the medal, or the action or service for which it was awarded.
3. noun An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.

   He took her hand in a firm clasp.

4. verb To take hold of; to grasp.

   They clasped hands and parted as friends.

5. verb To shut or fasten together with, or as if with, a clasp.
6. verb To cling.

Similar words

brooch clutch clench clutches grip grasp buckle hold fastener fastening

Often followed by

of the her and hands his your on knife

Word family

clasped clasping clasps